My last post focused on the location of Jacob’s well. This small area around Sychar, known as Shechem in the Old testament, is a “spiritual ground zero” with a rich history going all the way back to Abraham. This post will focus on the history of the Samaritans as a people. Its important to understand …
The Lord’s Prayer and the Kingdom of God – Part 2
Give us this day our daily bread. Matthew 6:11 (KJV) The first post regarding this prayer was about the bigger picture priorities in prayer: worship of God and praying for his kingdom to come and his will to be done upon the earth. Christian prayer should always begin with these priorities. In my experience as …
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The Lord’s Prayer and the Kingdom of God – Part 1
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 (KJV) The Lord’s prayer is the model he gave us for how we are to pray. It’s our prayer. Here is the text of the prayer: After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed …
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The House of Mourning
It is better to go to a funeral than a feast. For death is the destiny of every person, and the living should take this to heart. Sorrow is better than laughter, because sober reflection is good for the heart.The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning,but the heart of fools is …
The resurrection under attack… again
Over the past week, I was shocked at the anti resurrection tone of the media. I mean, this is holy week for Christians and it was always, as I recall, a time when the resurrection of Jesus Christ was front and center. I don’t ever recall a time in which there was a lack of …